Looking for a new home in a new town like my own hometown in Pullman is always a daunting one for sure. For some, it is even their first experience in the State of Washington. Lots of folks come to Pullman, either coming to work or go to school at WSU, to work at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, or Pullman Memorial Hospital.
As a big fan of Pullman, I find it most enjoyable not only to assist my clients as a Realtor® but also to do what I can do to help them settle into our great community.
Here are a few tips to help if you are relocating that I believe you will find useful.
1. Find a Realtor® who is willing to spend time working with you prior to your trip. I know that I spend a great deal of time as the eyes and ears of my clients to help them make the most of their very precious time here to select a home. To do that, I need to get to know you and what you are needing and wanting in a home. We start by letting the Internet do the work for you. I send you all listings that meet your criteria. And as we research together, we can refine that search.
2. Get on an auto-email alert. This one is the greatest time savers! This will automatically send you NEW LISTINGS and PRICE REDUCTIONS for you to research. Here is MINE if you would like to use it.
3. Set aside ample time to look at homes. Ideally, you want to set enough time in your trip to not only see the homes you have on your short list, but also to explore your new community and get some of those job or school details tended to as well. This is where your relationship with your Realtor® really is a time saver. Let them pick out the very best candidates for you to see first. If we don't find something in the first few homes, we can keep looking. Promise! Don't make the mistake of thinking you need to see it all, or you are missing something. This is where the auto-email system really helps you!
5. Bring your pre-approval letter. Often I have out-of-town clients who forget this all important step. I know your loan officer will appreciate you having that in hand. It can be challenging when we are on time constraints to track down your loan officer to send this.
6 Take notes and bring your camera. Unfortunately because we are on a time restraint, we will be looking at more homes than is ideal. They will blend together. Use the sheets to help you remember. Discard those homes you don't like. Write notes on the ones that you do. And use your phone or camera to snap a picture of a few things that attract you to the new home.
7. Relax! Don't worry, it is my job to find the home. Spend some time exploring and having fun! I am full of suggestions about things to do in Pullman and nearby places in Washington as well as Idaho. Just ask! I love my hometown of Pullman! And I would love to share it with you!
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About the Author: The above piece was provided as a community service by Lori Cofer, a local Pullman Real Estate Agent. Lori can be reached via email at loricofer@yahoo.com or by phone at 509-330-0086. Lori is happy to assist you in all your Pullman real estate and Moscow Idaho Real Estate needs. Lori is "Your Pullman WA Real Estate Connection
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